Marilyn’s Message July 2017
After decades of research and the investment of tens of millions of dollars, there are no approved treatments for celiac disease beyond strict adherence to a gluten-free diet. The single…
Continue ReadingAfter decades of research and the investment of tens of millions of dollars, there are no approved treatments for celiac disease beyond strict adherence to a gluten-free diet. The single…
Continue ReadingA research study published in British Medical Journal concluded that long-term gluten consumption is not associated with risk of coronary heart disease, but rather, a lack of gluten in the…
Continue ReadingCeliac Disease Foundation (CDF) and the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) are proud to announce a partnership that will improve the health and well-being of the celiac disease and gluten-free communities. n order to create the most comprehensive nonprofit
Continue ReadingIn honor of May Celiac Awareness Month, Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) and the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) are proud to announce a partnership that will improve the health and well-being…
Continue ReadingThe CDF Clinical Trial Finder will make it easier for patients with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten/wheat sensitivity to enroll in clinical trials, enabling patients to better engage with medical research and accelerate development of drugs and treatments.
Continue ReadingA very commonly and hotly discussed topic in the celiac disease community is the determination of whom to screen for the disease and when. It is widely understood that celiac disease is under-diagnosed, especially since some individuals remain without symptoms for a long period of time. Blanket screening, however, seems inefficient; so where is the sweet spot for testing?
Continue ReadingFor decades, Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) has advocated for more widespread diagnostic testing for symptomatic celiac disease patients and their first-degree family members (parent, child, sibling) to ease much of the needless suffering caused by the disease.
Continue ReadingThe first annual Team Gluten-Free Turkey Trot in Oyster Bay, NY drew 125 participants and raised nearly $25,000! A picture perfect day on the beach greeted our families, who were…
Continue Reading2016 has been another milestone year for Celiac Disease Foundation. We began the year launching the revolutionary iCureCeliac® patient registry, the cornerstone of a systematic and cooperative approach between academia,…
Continue ReadingMeet Janelle Smith, UCLA-educated Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and member of CDF's Allied Health Committee. Janelle specializes in gastrointestinal symptom management through appropriate nutrition and food choices, helping you adapt to living on a gluten-free diet.
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